Boeing will open a third production line at its Renton, Wash. factory, adding to the two main lines in operation, for its MAX production.

Airbus announced on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow it has begun production of the A320neo family, making the first metal cut on the first engine pylon component at its Saint-Eloi pylon and nacelle factory in Toulouse.

Bombardier has announced a conditional order for five CS100 and 10 CS300 aircraft, placed by an unidentified customer.

China Express Airlines (G5) has converted a previously announced conditional order for six CRJ900 NextGen regional jets to a firm order, plus five options.

Spanish low-cost carrier (LCC) Vueling (VY) expects a September or October decision on new aircraft purchases as it embarks on re-equipment plans.

International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) and Emirates Airline have signed a sale and leaseback agreement for four new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

AerCap Holdings and AerDragon have agreed to acquire five new Airbus A330-300s for lease to Singapore Airlines (SQ).

Danish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has closed a sale-and-leaseback agreement with Olympic Air’s (OA) parent company, covering 10 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400’s and four Dash 8-100 aircraft.